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Nebraska is one of the few states that doesn’t issue nor require a state-level license for its HVAC professionals.

Even so, there are regulations that you must meet before you can provide HVAC services in the state.

Read on to learn more about them.

HVAC Programs in Nebraska

The state has a high demand for HVAC technicians, so if you want to become one, you should get the appropriate educational training and experience.

Enrolling in an approved HVAC program can help you learn the trade, as well as jumpstart your career.

Listed below are some of the HVAC schools in Nebraska that you can consider.

9 HVAC Schools in Nebraska

School NameAddress
Ashworth College6625 The Corners Pkwy NW #500, Norcross, GA 30092
Central Community CollegePO Box 1024, Hastings, NE 68902
HVAC Training Center13921 S. Plaza, Omaha, NE 68137
hvacredu.net (Online Training)P.O. Box 77, Heron, MT 59844
Metropolitan Community College204th & W Dodge Road, Elkhorn, NE 68028
Mid-Plains Comm-College-North Platte CC1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, NE 69101
Northeast Community College801 East Benjamin Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701
Southeast Community College-Milford Campus600 State Street, Milford, NE 68405
Vatterott College225 N. 80th Street, Omaha, NE 68114

HVAC Contractor Requirement

Under the Nebraska Contractor Registration Act, anyone who wants to be a contractor, regardless of trade, must register with the Nebraska Department of Labor.

To register, you need to submit a Certificate of Worker’s Compensation Insurance.

Note that this registration has nothing to do with your certification as an HVAC professional.

As such, you don’t need to pass a trade exam to become a contractor.

EPA Certification

As an HVAC technician, you will most likely work and service equipment with refrigerants.

As such, you’re required by federal law to obtain the EPA Section 608 Technician Certification.

It has four types that you can get certified for depending on the type of equipment you’ll be working with.

Learn more about it in detail in our guide to the EPA certification.

Local-level Licensing

Despite not having a state-level HVAC license, some localities will require and issue one.

For example, Omaha and Lincoln will require it before you can start working in the industry.

Because of this, you should check with the locality where you’ll be working if they have such regulations.

Potential Salary

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2021, HVAC technicians can earn…

  • Annual mean wage – $50,790
  • Low 10% – $31,000
  • Top 10% – $75,220

The table below shows the salaries in 10 of Nebraska’s cities for your reference.

Annual Salary Range:
$31K
$50K
$75K

Average Salary of HVAC Techs in Nebraska

City NameSalary
Omaha$44,179
Lincoln$43,882
Bellevue$44,179
Grand Island$43,275
Kearney$43,275
Fremont$43,500
Hastings$43,275
North Platte$41,975
Norfolk$38,457
Columbus$43,275
* Salary information last updated 2024

Regional Salary

RegionEmployedAvg. Annual SalaryAvg. Hourly PayTop 10% Annual SalaryBottom 10% Annual Salary
Grand Island, NE120$51,530$24.77$73,490$37,160
Lincoln, NE630$53,480$25.71$76,340$37,380
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA1,720$56,810$27.31$82,640$38,010
* Salary information based on the May 2022 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, OCC 49-9021, BLS.
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.

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